The Women for Sobriety Program by Levels

Level I - (Statement #1) Acceptance of alcoholism as a physical disorder

1. I have a life-threatening problem that once had me.

I now take charge of my life. I accept the responsibility.

Level II - (Statements #2, #4, #9) Discarding negative thoughts, putting guilt behind, and practicing new ways of viewing and solving problems

2. Negative thoughts destroy only myself.

My first conscious act must be to remove negativity from my life.

4. Problems bother me only to the degree I permit them to.

I now better understand my problems and do not permit problems to overwhelm me.

9. The past is gone forever.

No longer will I be victimized by the past, I am a new person.

Level III - (Statements #5, #12) Creating and practicing a new self-image

5. I am what I think.

I am a capable, competent, caring, compassionate woman.

12. I am a competent woman and have much to give life.

This is what I am and I shall know it always.

Level IV - (Statements #3, #6, #11) Using new attitudes to enforce new behavior patterns

3. Happiness is a habit I will develop.

Happiness is created, not waited for.

6. Life can be ordinary or it can be great.

Greatness is mine by a conscious effort.

11. Enthusiasm is my daily exercise.

I treasure all moments of my new life.

Level V - (Statements #7, #10) Improving relationships as a result of our new feelings about self

7. Love can change the course of my world.

Caring becomes all important.

10. All love given returns.

I will learn to know that others love me.

Level VI - (Statements #8, #13) Recognizing life's priorities: emotional and spiritual growth, self-responsibility

8. The fundamental object of life is emotional and spiritual growth.

Daily I put my life into a proper order, knowing which are the priorities.

13. I am responsible for myself and for my actions.

I am in charge of my mind, my thoughts, and my life.

(c) 1976, 1987, 1993
Women for Sobriety, Inc.